Public Health Mobile Units taking proactive testing to Sheet Harbour

**** NSHA Media Release Public Health Mobile Units taking proactive testing to Sheet Harbour Public Health’s Mobile Units will be offering community-based testing this week in Sheet Harbour. In an effort to keep COVID-19 under control in Nova Scotia, Public Health is travelling to communities where there are currently no active cases or potential exposures. […]

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Police are continuing to receive reports of counterfeit American currency in our region

**** HRP Media Release Counterfeit American Currency ​ Police are continuing to receive reports of counterfeit American currency in our region. ​ Over the last five months, police have received 23 reports of counterfeit American $50 and $100 bills being used at local businesses. ​ Investigators in the Financial Crime Unit are sharing the following […]

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Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle recalled due to fire hazard

**** Recall via Health Canada Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle recalled due to fire hazard Common name: Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle Product description: This recall involves the Gotham Steel Electric Smoke-less Grill & Griddle identified by model number 1811. The model number can be found on the sticker situated on the underside […]

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Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial stunting statistics for January​ 2021

**** RCMP Media Release Nova Scotia RCMP release monthly provincial stunting statistics for January​ 2021 As Nova Scotia’s Provincial Police, road safety is a top priority. In an effort to keep citizens informed about enforcement on our roadways, the RCMP is releasing statistics on stunting charges monthly. In January 2021, Nova Scotia RCMP charged 15 […]

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Valentine’s day incident leads to disturbance and assault of police officer charges

**** RCMP Media Release Valentine’s day incident leads to disturbance and assault of police officer charges On February 14 at approximately 12:29 p.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a local restaurant involving a man and woman in an argument. When police arrived, the two people involved refused to leave […]

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Report illegal dumping in HRM

**** Info via Halifax.ca Illegal dumping Call 311 if: You see debris on HRM property that requires a cleanup You witness someone leaving garbage/recycling /debris etc. on  yours or a neighbour’s  property You see garbage on the side of a municipal road that requires a cleanup Call the police if: You see someone currently dumping debris and they’re still in […]

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Name the Puppy Contest 2021: Help RCMP name the puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP Police Dogs

**** RCMP Media Release Name the Puppy Contest 2021: Help RCMP name the puppies that will become Canada’s future RCMP Police Dogs. Names must begin with the letter “P”, be 1-2 syllables and have no more than nine letters. Contestants must live in Canada and be 4 to 14 years of age. The deadline for […]

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(Found) The missing 63-year-old Halifax man that police had sought public’s assistance in locating, has been located safely

**** HRP Media Release Update: The missing 63-year-old Halifax man that police had sought public’s assistance in locating, has been located safely We thank the public for their concern and assistance. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ […]

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RCMP reminds public to drive and park safely in school zones

**** RCMP Media Release RCMP reminds public to drive and park safely in school zones Halifax District RCMP is reminding motorists to slow down in school zones and to be courteous at school pick-ups and drop-offs. Recently, police have gotten reports of vehicles speeding in school zones, and we want to help everyone stay safe […]

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National Pink Shirt Day is this month: Bullying Awareness

**** HRP Media Release #NationalPinkShirtDay this month, consider having a conversation about bullying with your child. Through listening parents & guardians provide reassurance that being the victim of bullying is not a child’s fault. Tips to deal with bullying Bullying has a negative impact on families in our communities. Here are a few tips and […]

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